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The Population Research Bureau projects that by 2060 (just 40 years from now), there will be 95 million Americans older than 65. That’s an increase of 52 million people from 2018! Who will care for…
Read Moreabout Our Aging Population: The Important Role of Guardians

The Iowa Legislature passed the House File 610 last year, transforming the way conservatorships for minor children and adults are handled in the state. The novel law, which took effect January 1st of this year,…
Read Moreabout Iowa’s Adult and Minor Conservatorships Law: What You Need to Know

Formerly-competent adults in the State of Michigan who lose the ability to take care of themselves properly are often appointed conservators or guardians to care of the incapacitated person and their property. The conservator is…
Read Moreabout Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

Becoming a conservator to assist with the financial needs of a minor, elderly, or disabled person can be a rewarding task as you can be the person who helps that person get by when they…
Read Moreabout Conservator Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Violating Duty

The court appoints a conservator when a person can no longer make financial or healthcare decisions. A conservator can be responsible for the daily care of a disabled person. For example, administer medication, take the…
Read Moreabout Conservatorship of an Adult

When someone is deemed to be unable to care for him or herself, another person is able to petition a probate court for control over their affairs. That control is a conservatorship (or guardianship, depending…
Read Moreabout When Does a Conservatorship End?

Attaining a conservatorship for a loved one can be a tough but necessary endeavor, with healthcare facilities playing an important role in determining who is able to have a conservatorship in place. Attending physicians often…
Read Moreabout Tips For Gaining Conservatorship